Ruby Jean Whisnant

ID# 12554, b. 27 March 1939, d. 8 December 2006
Father*Cameron Tellis Whisnant Sr. b. 10 Sep 1904, d. 18 Mar 1974
Mother*Lettie Annie Powell b. 4 May 1906, d. 1 Jun 1977
Birth*Ruby Jean Whisnant was born on 27 March 1939 in Linville, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married William Rarick. 
Death*Ruby Jean Whisnant died on 8 December 2006 in Burke Co., NC, at age 67.2 
Census*Ruby Jean Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 1. 
Residence* In 1998 Ruby lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC. 

Family

William Rarick b. 8 June 1925, d. 21 January 1992
Children
  • Joel Rarick
  • Suzanne Rarick
  • Madelyn Teressa Rarick
  • John Cameron Rarick

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Willis Walter Whisenant

ID# 12556, b. 29 November 1939, d. 16 October 2013
Father*George Toy Whisenant b. 24 Nov 1905, d. 18 Dec 1966
Mother*Reldy Mary Ann Mull b. 16 Feb 1908, d. 20 Aug 1987
Birth*Willis Walter Whisenant was born on 29 November 1939 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Death*He died on 16 October 2013 at age 73.4,3 
Obituary*
Census*Willis Walter Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 4 months. 
Residence* In 1999 Willis lived in VA. 

Family
Child
  • Trish Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  4. [S428] Obituary.

Jimmy Edward Whisnant

ID# 12558, b. 23 August 1940, d. 27 September 2006
Father*James Andrew Whisnant b. 6 Apr 1915, d. 28 Apr 1989
Mother*Blannie Catherine Storey b. 2 May 1921, d. 13 Aug 2005
Birth*Jimmy Edward Whisnant was born on 23 August 1940 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Betty Jean Gibson in 1976 in Caldwell Co., NC.4 
Death*Jimmy Edward Whisnant died on 27 September 2006 in Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC, at age 66.5,3 
Burial*He was buried in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens Cem., Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, 35.851944,-81.561111. 
Obituary*
Residence In 1991 Jimmy lived in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC. 
Residence* In 2004 Jimmy lived in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC. 

Family 1

Carol Ann Gregg
Children
  • Kevin Brent Whisnant
  • Regina Louise Whisnant

Family 2

Betty Jean Gibson b. 15 March 1945, d. 13 December 1991
Marriage*He married Betty Jean Gibson in 1976 in Caldwell Co., NC.4 

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S428] Obituary.
  4. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/
  5. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Vernon Jack Whisenant

ID# 12559, b. 12 May 1915, d. 12 December 1995
Mother*Addie Lee Whisenant b. 13 Sep 1893, d. 23 Nov 1972
Birth*Vernon Jack Whisenant was born on 12 May 1915 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 12 December 1995 in Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX, at age 80.3 
Burial*He was buried in Moore Memorial Gardens Cem., Arlington, Tarrant Co., TX, 32.750278,-97.117778. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 9
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 14, he and mother are living with Elijah F. & Gertrude Fleming.
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 24, md., completed 7 years of school. He is employed at the furniture factory. His wage last year was $782. He rents a home for $10. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-17, sheet 8A, line 3, household #127]
Obituary*
Milit-Beg*Vernon Jack Whisenant began military service on 12 January 1942 in NC U. S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 15 February 1946. 

Family 1

Helena Virginia Warlick
Child
  • William Warlick Whisenant

Family 2

Geraldine Plunkett

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Ruby Lee Whisenant

ID# 12560, b. 5 March 1941, d. 23 February 2015
Father*Robert E. Lee Whisenant b. 5 Oct 1914, d. 21 Jan 1972
Mother*Lola Blanch Freeman b. 9 Aug 1923, d. 22 Jun 2004
Birth*Ruby Lee Whisenant was born on 5 March 1941 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*She married Rex Joe Berry Gentry. 
Death*Ruby Lee Whisenant died on 23 February 2015 in Valdese, Burke Co., NC, at age 73.3 
Burial*She was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778. 
Obituary*

Family

Rex Joe Berry Gentry b. 17 October 1934, d. 14 December 1986

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S428] Obituary.

Robert Edward Whisenant

ID# 12564, b. 21 October 1922, d. 18 July 1972
Father*Ernest Alexander Whisenant b. 18 Mar 1892, d. 26 Jul 1948
Mother*Ida Marie Parker b. 10 Nov 1895, d. 13 Feb 1964
Birth*Robert Edward Whisenant was born on 21 October 1922 in Burke Co., NC; Stone listed his birthdate as 21 Nov 1922.1 
Death*He died on 18 July 1972 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 49; He never married.2,1,3 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.4 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 7
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 18, single, not attending school, completed 3 years of school. He is not employed, and he resides with his parents.
Name Variation Robert Edward Whisenant was also known as Dock. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

David Annas

ID# 12568
Marriage*David Annas married Mable Annie Whisenant, daughter of Fredie Earsel Whisenant and Maude Lee Short. 

Family

Mable Annie Whisenant b. 30 November 1921, d. 21 August 1983
Children

Ruth Irene Whisenant

ID# 12574, b. 22 August 1942, d. 6 April 2012
Father*Michael Isaac Whisenant b. 22 Jul 1916, d. 28 Dec 1968
Mother*Mary Etta Gray b. 23 Apr 1910, d. 4 Oct 1966
Birth*Ruth Irene Whisenant was born on 22 August 1942 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Death*She died on 6 April 2012 at age 69.3 
Burial*She was buried in Washington City Cem., Washington, Washington Co., UT, 37.13190, -113.50310. 

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

James Allen Whisenant

ID# 12575, b. 10 October 1942, d. 25 April 2014
Father*James Andrew Whisnant b. 6 Apr 1915, d. 28 Apr 1989
Mother*Blannie Catherine Storey b. 2 May 1921, d. 13 Aug 2005
Birth*James Allen Whisenant was born on 10 October 1942 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3,4 
Marriage*He married Sarah Ann Banks on 26 July 1976 in Caldwell Co., NC.4 
DivorceJames Allen Whisenant and Sarah Ann Banks were divorced before 1988. 
Death*James Allen Whisenant died on 25 April 2014 in Waynesville, Haywood Co., NC, at age 71.3,4 
Burial*He was buried in Catheys Creek Bapt. Ch. Cem., Rosman, Transylvania Co., NC.3 
Obituary*
Residence* In 1992 James lived in Alexandria, Calhoun Co., AL. 

Family 1

Kay Frances Kemp
Child
  • Tammy Renee Whisnant

Family 2
Children
  • Carrie Irene Whisnant
  • Andrew Stephen Whisenant
  • David Allen Whisnant

Family 3

Sarah Ann Banks b. 27 July 1947, d. 5 April 1988
Marriage*He married Sarah Ann Banks on 26 July 1976 in Caldwell Co., NC.4 
DivorceJames Allen Whisenant and Sarah Ann Banks were divorced before 1988. 

Family 4

Sandra Gail [unknown]

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S428] Obituary.
  4. [S28] Tombstone.

Nellie Ruth Powell

ID# 12576, b. 8 July 1916, d. 11 October 1988
Birth*Nellie Ruth Powell was born on 8 July 1916 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Carl Edward Whisenant, son of Robert John Whisenant Jr. and Abbey Alton Clay. 
Death*Nellie Ruth Powell died on 11 October 1988 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 72; widow.2,3 
Burial*She was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778. 
Census*Nellie Ruth Powell appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 23, md., completed 6th. grade, not employed. 

Family

Carl Edward Whisenant b. 24 April 1917, d. 22 July 1984
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Martha Ann Whisenant

ID# 12577, b. 23 December 1942, d. 23 November 2010
Father*Carl Edward Whisenant b. 24 Apr 1917, d. 22 Jul 1984
Mother*Nellie Ruth Powell b. 8 Jul 1916, d. 11 Oct 1988
Birth*Martha Ann Whisenant was born on 23 December 1942 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3,4 
Death*She died on 23 November 2010 in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, at age 67.3,4 
Obituary*

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S428] Obituary.
  4. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Carry Gregory Ellis Whisenant

ID# 12578, b. 11 November 1926, d. 7 September 2002
Father*Eli Morrison Whisenant b. 27 Aug 1883, d. 22 Mar 1962
Mother*Lucinda Whisenant b. 14 Dec 1883, d. 23 Apr 1956
Birth*Carry Gregory Ellis Whisenant was born on 11 November 1926 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Helen Virginia Allen. 
Death*Carry Gregory Ellis Whisenant died on 7 September 2002 in Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TN, at age 75.2 
Burial*He was buried in Ft. Donelson Nat. Mil. Pk Cem., Dover, Stewart Co., TN, 36.487500,-87.849167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 3 yrs., 6 months
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 13, attending school, completed 6th. grade.
Milit-BegCarry Gregory Ellis Whisenant began military service on 17 July 1946 U.S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 5 May 1949. 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 27 October 1960 S. Sgt., U.S. Army, Korea and Vietnam.2 
Milit-EndHe ended military service on 30 June 1971. 

Family

Helen Virginia Allen b. 23 January 1927, d. 16 May 1984
Marriage*He married Helen Virginia Allen. 
Children
  • Jimmie Russell Whisenant
  • Barbara Ellen Whisenant
  • Virginia Sue Whisenant b. 11 Dec 1953, d. 6 Nov 2007
  • Joseph Arnold Whisenant+ b. 8 Jul 1957, d. 27 Dec 2009
  • Lily Marie Whisenant
  • Justin Patrick Whisenant
  • Jason Phillip Whisenant
  • Carry Gregory Ellis Whisenant Jr.

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Clara Ilese Yount

ID# 12579, b. 4 January 1918, d. 11 November 2010
Birth*Clara Ilese Yount was born on 4 January 1918 in Lincoln Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Charles Anderson Whisenant, son of William Daniel Whisenant and Rose Della Ross. 
Death*Clara Ilese Yount died on 11 November 2010 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 92.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444. 
Obituary*
Census*Clara Ilese Yount appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, age 22, md., completed 4 years of high school. She is employed at the hosiery mill. Her wage last year was $380. 
Residence* In 2009 Clara lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC. 

Family

Charles Anderson Whisenant b. 1 September 1912, d. 15 December 1967
Marriage*She married Charles Anderson Whisenant, son of William Daniel Whisenant and Rose Della Ross. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Larry Eliclay Whisnant

ID# 12582, b. 25 March 1943, d. 21 July 2008
Father*Eli Samuel Whisenant b. 5 Mar 1909, d. 23 Jan 1978
Mother*Varis Rachel Patton b. 29 Jul 1922, d. 1 Oct 1952
ReferenceC^
Birth*Larry Eliclay Whisnant was born on 25 March 1943 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Death*He died on 21 July 2008 in Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC, at age 65.3 
Burial*He was buried in Western Carolina State Vet. Cem., Black Mountain, Buncombe Co., NC, 35.610278,-82.355278; SP4 U.S. Army, Vietnam. 
Obituary*
Milit-Beg*Larry Eliclay Whisnant began military service on 11 December 1964 U.S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 5 December 1966; Service in Vietnam. 

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Annie Estelle Allman

ID# 12583, b. 30 July 1910, d. 9 December 1991
Birth*Annie Estelle Allman was born on 30 July 1910 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Joseph Isaac Whisenant, son of Amos Pierce Whisenant and Hester Annie Orders. 
Death*Annie Estelle Allman died on 9 December 1991 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 81; widow.1 
Burial*She was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778. 
Obituary*
Census*Annie Estelle Allman appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Silver Creek, Burke Co., NC, age 29, md., completed 1st. grade, not employed. Her father also resides in the household. 

Family

Joseph Isaac Whisenant b. 24 September 1905, d. 2 September 1967
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Frances Pearl Whisnant

ID# 12586, b. 31 August 1943, d. 26 August 2009
Father*John Ray Whisnant b. 1 Feb 1917, d. 29 Apr 1993
Mother*Minnie Pearl Miller b. 2 Sep 1916, d. 22 Mar 2003
Birth*Frances Pearl Whisnant was born on 31 August 1943 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*She died on 26 August 2009 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 65.3 
Burial*She was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778. 
Obituary*
Residence* In 1993 Frances lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC. 

Family

Garland Eugene Terry
Children
  • Ricky Eugene Terry2
  • Debbie Lynn Terry2
  • Reba Joan Terry2

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S428] Obituary.

Robert David Whisenant

ID# 12591, b. 24 May 1944, d. 27 September 2002
Father*Robert E. Lee Whisenant b. 5 Oct 1914, d. 21 Jan 1972
Mother*Lola Blanch Freeman b. 9 Aug 1923, d. 22 Jun 2004
ReferenceC^
Birth*Robert David Whisenant was born on 24 May 1944 in Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Death*He died on 27 September 2002 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 58; divorced.4,3 
Burial*He was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778. 

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Pauline Cleo Morrow

ID# 12592, b. 14 March 1921, d. 15 November 1999
Birth*Pauline Cleo Morrow was born on 14 March 1921 in NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married William Dickson Whisenant, son of Cleveland McDowell Whisenant and Lola Keller Deal. 
Death*Pauline Cleo Morrow died on 15 November 1999 in Comanche Co., OK, at age 78.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778. 

Family

William Dickson Whisenant b. 13 January 1921, d. 8 December 1967
Children
  • Jack Whisenant
  • William Dickson Whisenant Jr.
  • Eddie Lee Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S28] Tombstone.